This is an archive article published on April 8, 2023
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IPL 2023: Bowling coach Bharat Arun says KKR could go with three ‘mystery spinners’ vs Gujarat Titans
KKR suffered a seven-run defeat by DLS method against Punjab Kings in their IPL season-opener, before returning to winning ways against RCB
KKR bowler Suyash Sharma celebrates with teammates after dismissing RCB's Karn Sharma during the IPL match at the Eden Garden on Thursday. (Photo: PTI) On a high after Suyash Sharma’s dream IPL debut, Kolkata Knight Riders are mulling playing three spinners against defending champions Gujarat Titans, bowling coach Bharat Arun said on Saturday.
The relatively unknown 19-year-old from Delhi was a welcome addition to KKR’s “mystery” spin lineup of Sunil Narine and Varun Chakravarthy, as the trio claimed nine wickets between them to bowl out Royal Challengers Bangalore for 123 in a chase of 205 in their previous outing.
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On a pitch that aids pace and bounce, KKR would not shy away from bowling the trio in tandem again.
“With the impact player rule it gives us a lot of options, we would be excited to go with three mystery spinners, as you would call it,” Arun said during a media interaction.